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pistol, percussion

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  • Other Name

    Belgian trade percussion boxlock double barrel pocket pistol (descriptive name)

  • Description

    Belgian trade percussion boxlock double barrel pocket pistol, circa 1850s-1860s

    percussion pistol; smoothbore turnoff double barrels (side-by-side; .40 inch calibre; double folding concealed triggers; foliate engraved frame; rounded applewood grip; silver escutcheon on wrist

    Markings:

    Liege proof marks left rear of barrel: ELG

    underside rear of both barrels: 3402

    manufacturer: Belgian gun trade, c1850-60s (prev. described as smoothbore)

  • Place
  • Other Id

    W1893 (war)

  • Department
pistol, percussion, W1893, Photographed by Andrew Hales,… … Read more

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